Cafe Nine Presents: Cristina Harris

Keyboard-centric singer-songwriter oozes intelligence with a voice that is confident and assured. A thoughtful, pensive artist, her “Gasoline,” “Banging Away” and “Ghost boy” has intriguing wordplay as well as a dark undertone, which is consistently compelling. Production is understated yet effective, with expert vocal doubling at times. From Harris’ rich vocal tones to the deft touches in the tracks (oboe, marimba) it’s the kind of smart, somber pop music that fans of Aimee Mann and Meiko would easily embrace.